I knew Natural Grocers when they were Vitamin Cottage. If you visit, you can faintly see the Vitamin Cottage logo to the left of the Natural Grocers sign on the outside. Natural Grocers was the OG. Before Whole Foods, Sprouts, and before the Boise Cooperative, it was Natural Grocers. It's a great story, look it up and read about Margaret and Phillip Islely, their $200 bucks, and their dream. I've visited several times, and while it may still have a following, it gets lost in the ever-expanding sections of your traditional grocers. It wasn't long ago, that you would NOT see vegan cheese in the cheese aisle, or plant-based meats in the meat section, but now they are there, whether it's something you eat or not. The vegetable and fruit section is smaller than the Co-Op at the Village but sometimes it's good to have a second chance. The vitamin section as well as the community hang-out section to the right when you walk in should not be missed. One thing that often gets missed is that some shoppers see these grocers as vegan or vegetarian. While it's true that they stock vegan and vegetarian items, they also have organic meats and meat products. If you're looking for organic, grass-fed meats and such, check out Natural Grocers TIP1: Check out their website as it has a bountiful amount of information about Sustainability, Deals, Recipes, Events, and more. Natural Grocers is located on Milwaukee in Boise, across from the Home Depot, and is open most nights until 8:30 pm excluding Sundays. read more

Seriously, every time I come here I say, "why don't I come here?" It is simply put, awesome! Decent prices (some the same as non-organic and gmo as found in other stores) simple maneuvering, quaint, and not extremely packed! It has everything I need and then the fun nutrition isles are my dessert for my visit... my reward. I must say, try to practice being disciplined or else you'll end up spending way too much money on really cool things or food. Be good to your body, shop here. (Or don't and that gives me more wiggle room.) (Tons of parking, friendly staff, and fun community room! You can use the meeting space for non-profit meetings (check their website for details), and demonstrations!) read more

I'll only be shopping here for certain items.. However raspberries and blackberries are ALWAYS moldy. Always. It's upsetting when it's $6 for a tiny little thing of raspberries only to find out 75% of them are moldy. read more

Fantastic place! They have all of your natural foods! I moved here from AZ and down there I shopped at Sprouts. We were sad that there was nothing like Sprouts here....other than Whole Foods...which is great, but we all know they are pricey as hell. Then, we discovered this place. Some things are expensive, but overall, the prices are not bad at all. Their produce is fresh! Its organic! Its so good! I love this store! Has tons of gluten free products...not just food too! If you are into the healthier products for you, then check this place out...you love it! :) and all of their help is super nice! Especially, Paula! I love her! Such a sweet lady :) read more

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It's fine if u need one or two things. Usually produce is always moldy and I've gotten $7 cheese there a couple times that has expired and had green mold on the inside of the package. (Not like blue cheese mold like mold mold) and the cashiers are always in a bad mood, but those turtle truffles ....always keep me coming back read more

This is my FAVORITE specialty grocery store, a better and cheaper whole foods. Yes it's going to be more expensive then winco, but for someone who loves vegan junk food this place offers great prices. I find things here that not even whole foods has for an even cheaper price. They also have a discount bin most of the time which is nice. They don't use plastic bags but cardboard boxes, so eco-friendly. It's actually a good thing I don't live too close by or I'd be spending all my money here. read more

Healthy food... with a VERY UNHEALTHY attitude to go along with it. Every time I go here at night, the night shift gives me a lot of attitude for "impeding" on their time. I thought they were supposed to work their scheduled shift without complaining. I think it's time for that TJ's in Meridian to open up - Quick Like! read more

What a great place!! Their prices are really fair and I love that they have less toxic than usual nail polishes!! I also shop at the Boise Co-op, but it is pricier there, most of the time. Nice to have a second option for organic food! read more

Wide selection of organic products but go to read labels as they sell lots of conventional too. Kombucha selection is very good. Sales can be real good savongs too. Like their produce as nearly 100% organic. Friendly helpful service. read more

I went to Natural Grocers in hopes of finding some great Organic produce at reasonable prices. When I viewed the pictures on Yelp it looked fairly large in size. However, I wonder if that was based on a different location because I found a very small selection at extremely high prices. It didn't take long to find the exit. read more

This really is our go to store and we hope we find it in every city while we're traveling. The cashiers are always so friendly and the store has a big community area to chill and relax read more

Natural Grocers - Strawberries, apples, oranges, healthy chips, hummus, whole wheat tortillas - Grocery Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This grocery store is awesome! If I lived closer to it, I'd be here all the time. They have very friendly staff and an awesome selection of health store foods, but at a cheaper rate than Whole Foods. I would say that price-wise, it falls somewhere in between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. The atmosphere is clean and calm. I haven't ever been here and seen it crowded, so if you are one who enjoys grocery shopping in peace and quiet, I'd recommend checking this place out! read more

Such a wonderfully priced healthy optioned products store! They have almost all my favorite go-tos, both in meats and produce. I don't know why they don't carry raw milk cow or goat but they do offer the cheeses. Pastured chicken eggs are a member's price success! Plus, I'm thankful for stocking my gluten-free pizza crust, Cappello's! read more

We love this place. They have all kinds of cool healthy stuff like hummus, tabouli and awesome chips. When you come here you don't worry if you're putting garbage in your body. read more

Natural Grocers - Grocery Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I wish we had one of these in California! It's like a Whole Foods but less expensive with a ton of vitamins and herbs. I got a kombucha for $2! And we were able to get a lot of different herbs to help my brother. The cashier was really sweet. Good environment and great parking. read more

Love this place! Great stop for organic vegetables. One stop shop for vitamins! Love the fresh ground almond butter.

Okay so I love the Boise Co-Op but sometimes a girl just gotta save some money!!! For this reason, Natural Grocers is the ace up my sleeve. I can get all my basics here for a great deal AND not have to settle for substandard quality or the Walmart/Albertsons/Fred Meyer scene. If you're reading this review you probably know what I'm talking about. I'm a giant nerd - so you don't have to be! I've already compared prices with NG, Trader Joes and Co-Op on some basic items like Kerrygold butter, chocolate, eggs and coconut oil - even grassfed uncured hotdogs (great for a quick snack!). Natural Grocers' prices are just sooooo reasonable. Plus you don't have to drive downtown to Trader Joes just to find out they don't carry extra dark chocolate without soy lecithin. Don't get me wrong, I love me some TJs, but sometimes I seriously do not need or want and entire bundle of zuchinnis or organic celery. And sometimes I really want my grassfed meat to be more local than Argentina. Natural grocers has everything you need - including a killer supplement section and a well appointed personal care product section (larger than co-ops cheaper than whole foods!). This is definitely a good place to grab/stock up on your essentials. Hit TJs and Co-Op to fill in the blanks and if you're feeling like you need to "treat yo self" hit the Whole Foods. Oh, and don't forget to BRING YOUR OWN BAG/S!! They legit do not have bags here. You will have to carry out your groceries in a cardboard produce box or in your sweater - so don't forget your fabulous reusable bags! Dare to bring your Co-Op or TJs bag ;;;) remember, that's why you bought those reusable bags anyway, right? read more

This is a great place to support your local business, Boise peeps! They have organic produce, Vegetarian & Vegan friendly items, snacks, milk (even plant based milk), hemp seed bread, and more. It's totally reminded me of local grocery stores in Portland. They don't have plastic or paper bags, so bring your own tote bags. Friendly cashiers and wide selections. They just need more people to shop here, so do it! read more

I always forget this store exists and then when I'm at Cost Plus realize that I should be shopping here more often. It's a little store, but they've got an amazing variety of natural products you can't find elsewhere. Coconut milk yogurt? Frozen chopped squash? Coconut almond butter? Likely you could find these at Whole Foods or the Co-op, but the prices here are pretty reasonable, and the store is much more convenient. I haven't price compared, but all the products I've bought have been about what I expected to pay. The produce is always very fresh and looks well cared-for. They sometimes offer packaged sandwiches, burritos, and salads, but don't count on picking one up for lunch as sometimes they run out. If they have them, however, they've usually got some interesting choices and again, things are reasonably priced. They've got a tomato mozzarella salad with balsamic dressing that I love. They've got a bulk food section with a great variety of grains, and a huge health and beauty area. I haven't been in there, so I can't speak for it, but given its size you should be able to find what you need. I also appreciate their open return policy. If you don't like it, they'll take it back and give you a replacement or refund, and without a hassle. It's nice to feel like you can try something new without risking hating it and losing money. The staff is what makes a store like this stand out from others, and Natural Grocers stands out. They have a little room at the side of the store with little carafes of coffee and tea for you to sip while you shop, and a table you can enjoy if you'd like to eat or read while you're there. They also offer cooking and natural products seminars, so you can look for fliers to see what is coming up next. They seem to really want to help with the community and engage with people and helping them get healthy. They don't have to do so--they just choose to. I absolutely respect and appreciate that. Thanks, Natural Grocers. I promise not to forget about you again. read more

Thank you Natty Gee's!!! C'mon you know why. For all the amazing things Natty Gee's is for, I love shopping there. Super pricey, but when it comes to health that's the only way to go if you can afford it. read more

Honestly one of the best kept secrets in Boise. A friend told me about Natural Grocers and I resisted visiting, thinking, "It's near the mall. It's not a name I know. I'll just head to the Co-op." But I'm really happy I took a chance on Natural Grocers. Yes, it's a pain to get to and I hate the traffic in the Town Square area, but it's worth it to save money on things that I buy online or at other retailers in the area. They have a great selection of beauty products, all for less than you can get them outside of mail order. They have a little bit of everything at very reasonable prices, including fresh produce and an extensive cold case. Every time we go, we find something to try that we usually end up liking and buying again (like Farmhouse Culture's horseradish and leek sauerkraut or Hail Merry's lemon tarts). The people who work here are very friendly. We've often looked at the classes offered in their well-appointed classroom/meeting space but we haven't found the time to attend one yet. But the fact that there IS a community meeting space makes it feel more like the Co-op than the Co-op does. If you've never tried Natural Grocers, please do! It may not have the glitz of the Co-op or Whole Foods, but it does have a sense of community and good food at reasonable prices. (Tip: bring your bags. They offer boxes at the front but they do not have plastic or paper bags. We always forget this and end up with a box which can be a little more cumbersome to tote around.) read more

Best grocery store in the Treasure Valley for organic produce and anything natural. The prices are great and their options wide. Returns are even a smooth process. I had purchased something a while back and wasn't happy with it (not food). I had thrown out my receipt but mentioned it to cashier the next time I was in and she had me bring it in at my next visit for a return of in-store credit. This was an unexpected surprise! The staff is friendly and helpful. I've called in a few times asking for specific items, some that they carry and others they don't but offered to order them for me. I can usually find better prices on supplements on Amazon but that's usually the case with a lot that Amazon offers. All in all, this is the best in the Valley and every other natural friendly grocery store I've shopped at in other states. read more

I have been going to Natural Grocers since they opened their Milwaukee location and I love this place! They have a nice selection of organics and they have a lot of specialty products that you can't get at a regular store. The customer service is always really great and I like their policy of not using plastic bags. They promote recycling and are health conscious, what more can you ask for? They also tend to be cheaper than whole foods, which is nice! read more

No posh attitudes here or $5 PEELED ORANGES, just great deals on healthy food. If you're a health nut this is your organic tree. Customer for life. read more

Natural Grocers - Freshest spices in town - Grocery Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Organized well, spacious and decent variety of choices. Good prices too! The produce was fresh and taste good. What a gem of a health grocery story. I also like that they opt for boxes instead of plastic bags. It was also nice that as I was walking in a friendly customer exiting wished me a great day. Kind people shop here :) read more

My favorite health food store in the area hands down. The prices are reasonable, the selection of supplements is by far the best around, they allowed me to return protein powder that I hated and they went out of their way to patiently check an item on my receipt over the phone that I didn't recall purchasing. Keep up the good work Natural Grocers! read more

Nirvana! How have I overlooked this natural foods gem all this time? Maybe because it's on Milwaukee, and I tend to avoid the Mall area as much as possible. But now that I've found Natural Grocers, it will be a regular staple on my list of stores. It has ample, easy parking, great prices, and aisles that are easy to navigate without crowds of people. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Finding my items in the health supplement section and getting checked out was a breeze. I'll be back soon to check out every aisle in the store! read more

Love this place! Way better than Trader Joe's. And there is actually ample parking. I love that they have such a huge selection of vitamins and now they have them all organized. Lots of real vegetables and a lot informations free magazines and newspapers by the front. I love their rewards program and they bulk options! I will have to come back when I have more than my lunch hour to spend. I found my Himalayan Botanique toothpaste and priced very well. Happy for this stores existence. read more

Love this store! The prices are fabulous, the staff are friendly, helpful and courteous, the stock is usually really good, and the store is clean neat and orderly. The only thing I would change about it is the layout. But that's just personal preference. I absolutely love this store and highly recommend. read more

This a great place to shop. Delicious milk in glass bottles. Grass fed hormone , antibiotic free beef, chicken, bison, Ostrich. Vegetables, frozen goods, organic foods. A huge variety of vitamins. On Fridays you can get a chair massage at a great price ! read more

We've been trying to move to an entirely organic diet...which isn't easy, because most traditional grocery stores do not carry many organic products. That is why I especially appreciate stores like the Natural Grocers. When you walk in the door you realize you are in a different shopping environment. The place has the aroma of herbs and just feels healthy. They have a great selection of organic produce and other fresh foods. The place is immaculate and they keep their shelves well stocked. They have a combination of natural, organic, non-gmo, and gluten-free offerings. There is also an extensive section of vitamins, supplements, and non-food products. The prices are a bit lower than the Boise Co-op on many items. I found many of the more unusual items I had been searching for here. They also sponsor events and have a masseuse that is there during certain hours. The only odd moment, during my first visit, was when I shared with the checker that I found Natural Grocers on Yelp and that they had great reviews. Her response?: "well, that's scary." Weird. Here's a suggestion: when a new customer offers you a compliment the customary reply is, "Thank you." read more

This is my favorite place to shop. I hate shopping anywhere else, wish it were 24 hours, so I didn't ever have to.

LOVED!!! Clean store, fantastic prices, great selection, books, classes offered, easy parking, what else can I say?

Natural Grocers has a great selection of organic, gluten free and vegan products that are competitive with many of the "big names" in Boise. They offer lower prices by cutting out the frills -- bring your own bags or else you will need to use the recycled boxes they have up front. Consider using debit to save on credit card transaction fees, etc. Staff is friendly and helpful. They will gladly place an order for items that are out of stock or you want purchased in bulk. read more

I go out of my way to shop here from time to time. Easy to navigate store and some good deals.

We discovered Natural Grocers about a year ago. We had been buying our supplements elsewhere when someone mentioned that Natural Grocers had better prices. They were right. Everything we had been buying was several dollars less at Natural Grocers. We have price shopped lots of vitamins/supplements and their prices are better than the other 3 large stores in town. Typically their prices are comparable to Amazon. Their product knowledge is incredible. They can tell you which brand to buy for your needs and why including how the different products are made and the differences between them. Everything on their grocery store shelves is made of great healthy ingredients. We have been super impressed and shop here often. read more

This is a business that I'm proud to support. The staff is wonderful and goes out of their way to be both friendly and helpful. While the produce selection is a bit sparse, the prices are reasonable. I greatly appreciate their bulk section as well as the wide variety of natural and organic frozen foods. If I ever need vitamins or supplements, I'll happily purchase them here as well. Please give them your business, but remember to bring your own bags and/or boxes! read more

I love natural grocers because it has the best deals! There is so many options and the workers really help you find everything you need! I've been to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's but they just don't compare price wise to natural grocers. When your trying to be healthy it's nice to have better deals we all know how expensive some of this stuff can get! Love this location--super clean read more

Great store! They talk healthy and know what you are wanting. Their nutrient supplements dept is really good and the staff is really informative. read more

The best place in Boise to get all natural foods, supplements, etc. They offer the best prices in town and friendly staff!